Middle School History Teacher: Engage, Analyze, Inspire

Uncommon Schools; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks an inspired History teacher for their Camden, NJ middle school. You will foster student-led discourse, analyze sources, and empower students to become critical thinkers while aligning with school culture and family engagement.

You will participate in weekly coaching, professional development, and data-driven instruction to elevate student outcomes in a supportive urban setting.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration with internal/external partners in students’ best interests.
• Self-directed learner who acts on feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student-led discourse and historical analysis using primary/secondary sources.
• Meet weekly with principal/coach to analyze trends and differentiate instruction.
• Build positive relationships with students and families; participate in weekly school-wide meetings.

Skills

Student social-emotional support

Collaboration

Feedback-driven

Urban education

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Tools

None

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks an inspired History teacher for their Camden, NJ middle school. You will foster student-led discourse, analyze sources, and empower students to become critical thinkers while aligning with school culture and family engagement.

You will participate in weekly coaching, professional development, and data-driven instruction to elevate student outcomes in a supportive urban setting.